Ted Epstein

Ben,

Once a deal has gone to closing, most Realtors will enter the final sales price in the MLS. Checking the Naples MLS for recent closings, I found two in Lausanne in April, as follows:
3215 GULF SHORE BLVD N, #511N in Lausanne - closed on April 30 for $675,000. The asking price prior to the contract was $799,000.
3215 GULF SHORE BLVD N, #502N in Lausanne - closed on April 10 for $880,000. The asking price prior to the contract was $939,000.

Also, there are currently 13 listings in Lausanne, ranging in asking price from $669,900 to $2,100,000, including yours. ;-) I'm surprised you didn't ask your Realtor this question.

- Ted - Wed May 14 2008, 21:02

Sara,
I just did a quick search in the Naples MLS, using your criteria of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage, in zip codes 34109, 34110 and 34119. You didn't specify a price range or type of home. So here's an overview:
single-family homes: 261 available with a wide range of prices, with a huge amount between $250,000 and $700,000
low-rise condos: 103 available, with most between $200,000 and $600,000
attached/detached villas: 75 available with most between $200,000 and $400,000

Sara, please email me at WOWnaples@comcast.net with more specific criteria or call me Wednesday morning at 239-249-0699. I can also narrow down your search within the zip codes by certain neighborhoods, once I know your price range and other features you'd like in your Naples home.

- Ted - Tue May 13 2008, 18:28

Ibis Cove is located a few miles west of the Waterways -- so if being closer to the beach, shopping, the highway and culture is important to you, you will prefer Ibis Cove. Currently, there are 26 homes for sale in Ibis Cove, ranging from $199,000 to $460,000. The sizes range from 1,455 square feet to about 1,900sf.
There have been 17 sales in the last 12 months, so this is a pretty active resale community compared to the rest of Naples. Most of the homes sold were 1,455 sf and sold in the low-mid $200s. There are also two pending sales.
In the Waterways, there are 27 homes for sale, from $228,000 to $580,000. These are larger homes, ranging in size from 1,600-3,000sf. There have only been 8 closed sales in the last 12 months, so there's more than a three-year supply of homes in this community. The last sale was on 12/16/2007. And there are also two pending sales in this community.

If you'd like more information and/or to see reports and statistics on the recent sales and available homes in these two communities, please email me at WOWnaples@comcast.net. If you're currently in Naples, I can also show you your top choices in these two (and other nearby) gated communities.

- Ted Epstein
www.WOWnaples.com
WOWnaples@comcast.net
239-249-0699 - Tue May 13 2008, 06:12

Only good experiences for my customers. An out-of-town customer, who recently visited Naples, fell in love with the types of homes available in Verona Walk -- a DiVosta community. Should you wish an e-PRO Realtor to take you to the various new-home communities of various builders (not just the ones you mentioned), I'd be glad to do that with you. And if you need some information emailed to you, let me know. I can be reached at WOWnaples@comcast.net or 239-249-0699.

- Ted Epstein - Fri May 9 2008, 10:15

You are correct when you say it is a "buyers market" in Naples, Florida. There are over 11,500 homes and condos to choose from. Plus, more than 1,100 waterfront properties, including 200 between $500,000 and $750,000; and another 200 between $750,000 and $1 million. You can get more information about these properties, and all the others at: www.NaplesWaterfront.biz

I would be glad to help you -- either online via email -- or in person when you visit Naples. I also offer a Fly & Buy program. I will credit you up to $1,000 on your airfare when you purchase a Naples home using my services. More details are available athttp:// www.WOWnaples.com.

- Ted

You can email me at WOWnaples@comcast.net to get things started. - Tue May 6 2008, 05:55